MS Simplicity

Even organizers need to organize themselves. ✨

I spent today working on my own bathroom, a space I’d honestly been avoiding for months. Limited storage, lots of products, neglected systems.

The process was the same as it is for every client I work with:

1️⃣ Remove everything
2️⃣ Discard what no longer serves you
3️⃣ Deep clean
4️⃣ Reimagine the space

The result? A bathroom that finally feels calm. Candles lit, everything in its place.
No matter how small the space, there’s always a better version of it waiting on the other side of the work.

💬 What space have you been avoiding? Drop it below!

Tell me I’m not alone… 🖤😂 (too many black clothes!)

I spent the afternoon prepping for a presentation I’m giving Wednesday at The Bellettini in Bellevue, WA, and this slide made me stop and laugh at myself.
Because honestly? Most of us are guilty of it.

But here’s what I want every client to know BEFORE they start packing:
👉 Your closet is the #1 place to begin, not the night before the movers arrive.
When we start early, magic happens:

✔️ You find things you forgot you owned (hello, long lost favorites!)

✔️ You stop moving things you don’t actually love

✔️ Packing becomes faster and WAY less stressful

✔️ You arrive in your new home feeling fresh, not buried

The move itself is just one day.

The preparation is everything.

That’s why I start these conversations early, because a smooth transition isn’t just about boxes. It’s about helping you feel confident and ready for what’s next.

💬 Drop a 🖤 below if your closet is basically a black hole, I want to know I’m in good company!

This week on the blog: the non-obvious signs your aging parent may be struggling at home.

Not the dramatic ones, the quiet ones.

A darker house than usual. Repeating the same story twice in one visit. Withdrawing from friends without explanation.

These are the things families often notice but explain away, until things are harder than they needed to be.

At Moving With Simplicity, we work with families every day who are navigating exactly this moment. If you’re starting to see the signs and aren’t sure what the next step looks like, we’re here to help.
Read this week’s post here 👇

https://open.substack.com/pub/mssimplicity/p/signs-your-parent-is-struggling-at?r=4p503&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=post-publish

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Signs Your Parent Is Struggling at Home (That Aren’t Obvious) For the adult children who notice something feels different, but can’t quite name it yet.

Sharing a favorite fast and delicious meal I have made twice now.

https://themodernproper.com/marry-me-salmon?mcp_token=eyJwaWQiOjEyMTk5MjAsInNpZCI6NTA2OTEzNzgsImF4IjoiNzdmOTg3MzNmMDEyYjg2NmRmZWIzNWQ1ZTM3NTI3NjUiLCJ0cyI6MTc0ODcwODY3OSwiZXhwIjoxNzUxMTI3ODc5fQ.wET4iuaoEUfbe_mQ22qhAxjoQkzzRJW0iaY6XEZO8bk&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKoDKBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp-Q5IC34JVwkihAZW-LLnt2-dBHwYfWW8c6O7qxl-vDdjVMJ0F4mPDgfd5RM_aem_14K1WJ9M7xGx3KuqDT1Yqg

🚨 Today’s the day! 🚨
It’s the FINAL day to vote for Best in the PNW — and we’re honored to be nominated in THREE categories:

✨ Home Organizer
✨ Moving Services
✨ Woman-Owned Business

If we’ve helped make your move a little lighter or your home a little brighter, we’d be so grateful for your vote 🩷

🗳️ Vote here: https://www.votethepnw.com
Let’s finish strong — and thank you for supporting small, local, woman-owned businesses!

With love,
Melissa

Just a reminder you can vote daily. You don’t need to live in the PNW to vote.

I’m kind of thinking how cool would it be that this Midwest North Dakota girl could win one of these categories.

But I can only win if you all vote 🗳️ 🩷

My many thanks 🙏 🩷

https://www.votethepnw.com

🚨 Daily Voting Reminder! 🚨
Moving With Simplicity is honored to be nominated in three categories for the Best of the PNW Awards!

🏡 Home Organizer
📦 Moving Services
💪 Woman-Owned Business

These recognitions are a big deal for a small but mighty business like mine. Some days, I truly feel like the Little Engine That Could—just chugging along with “I think I can, I think I can…” 🚂💗

If my work has ever made your move feel a little lighter or your home a little more peaceful, I’d be so grateful for your vote.

🗳️ You can vote once a day here:
👉 https://www.votethepnw.com

Thank you for supporting small, local, women-led businesses!

I honestly hesitated before posting this—because that little voice of “Who do you think you are?” is loud sometimes. 🙈

But then I remembered the hundreds of homes, families, and seniors we’ve had the honor of helping—and how proud I am of the work we do.

🎉 So here it is: Moving With Simplicity has been nominated in not one, but THREE categories for the Best of the PNW awards!
✨ Home Organizers
✨ Moving Services
✨ Woman-Owned Business

If we’ve made your life feel a little lighter or more manageable, I’d be so grateful for your vote. 💛
👉 You can vote once a day at: https://www.votethepnw.com

Thank you for cheering on this small, scrappy, woman-owned business. Imposter syndrome or not—I’m showing up. 💪

A post written a few years ago… but edited recently. On how I struggled over the summer with my kids.

A Realistic Guide to Summer Parenting Welcome to summer!

🇺🇸 Honoring Memorial Day 🇺🇸

On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

In our work helping seniors and their families through life’s transitions, we are often privileged to meet veterans and the loved ones of those who served. Their stories remind us that freedom is never free—and that behind every service member is a legacy of resilience, sacrifice, and love.

To those who made the ultimate sacrifice—and to the families who carry their memory forward—thank you. We honor you today and always.

May we each take a moment to reflect, to remember, and to carry forward a spirit of service in all we do.

The beauty of hangers all the same color keeps visual clutter away. The eye now goes to the clothes and doesn’t bounce around from hanger to hanger.

This client during our unpack had us swap out her hangers…and it made a huge difference.

A few more reminders as we head into the holiday season. I am the queen of buying ahead of time as the gifts I give are very personal (well it’s really because I found them on sale!)

And I always wait until the last minute to buy my stamps when nothing is left besides the flag forever stamps! There are so many cute designs out there